Fire Safety- FR 1

July 26, 2016 | View as webpage

Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber, In this issue of FireRescue1 Safety eNews, our experts take a look at SCBA equipment, turnout gear safety changes and how fitness can protect firefighters. Robert Avsec discusses the evolving safety and testing of SCBA facepieces, while four experts talk likely changes in NFPA standards and how to get the most from your SCBA units. Lastly, Jeffrey and Grace Stull explain the industry's latest proposed changes for turnout gear.  — FireRescue1 Team

FEATURED ARTICLE Making SCBA facepieces safer SCBA game-changers and expert predictions How good are SCBAs at keeping chemicals out?

Guide to Cancer Prevention Through PPE This guide helps to explain some of the latest research on firefighter cancer and provides information on how firefighters can protect themselves with their PPE. Download here

FIRE OFFICER SAFETY Firefighter turnout gear rule changes By Jeffrey & Grace Stull, FR1 Columnists Here's a look at the proposed changes to NFPA 1971, what we think of them and the changes we think should have been included. Stay up to date  HEALTH & FITNESS 4 steps to better firefighter safety through fitness By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fireground. Challenge yourself

SAFETY NEWS Firefighters dodge crossfire from rolling gun battle in St. Louis Volunteer firefighter, EMS included in NY's expanded 'move-over' law Firefighters working at Mont. asbestos mine get millions in EPA support Calif. firefighters face hard, hot days ahead More Safety News  SAFETY VIDEOS Reality Training: A notable defensive fire attack Firefighter endures extreme heat inside locked car

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